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The unveiling of Tesla's RoboTaxi program in Austin and subsequent geographic expansions serve as milestones that validate the company's trajectory. These initiatives not only demonstrate technological capability but also signal a new business model rooted in autonomous mobility.
Final Reflections: The Industry's Missed Opportunity
The piece concludes with a reflection on missed opportunities: industry competitors and early skeptics failed to recognize Tesla's strategic advantage in developing general autonomy. Instead, they focused on narrow sensor fusion solutions or limited scenarios, which are inherently fragile and incapable of scaling across diverse environments.